Addendum: in the first free online lecture at The Infinite Actuary (http://theinfiniteactuary.com/?page=exams&id=135) -- the one where they review topics such as this one that have already been gone...

Update: I have learned that I am likely eligible for support from my state's Dislocated Workers Program, even for NEAS/TIA-type seminars. So my interest in an accredited program is not as great as it...